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The Global Innovation Exchange, GIX

INFORMATION

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BACKGROUND

GIX background and timeline

2013: GIX was initially conceived during conversations with

Microsoft and UW leaders and faculty. Microsoft was working on

regional planning and looking at the question: “What does Seattle

and the greater region need to become the world’s next great

innovation economy?” At the same time, the UW was focused on

developing new cross-disciplinary learning models that spanned

academic-industry and international borders. Together, both

arrived at the following conclusions:

o Seattle is in competition with other US regions looking to grow

their innovation economies that bring net new jobs and create a

culture that attracts talent.

o Great innovation economies have more than one top university

focused on innovation and partner effectively with industry.

o The biggest challenges are global and require solutions and

insights generated through international collaboration.

With this in mind, we thought, if the UW can partner with leading

universities from around the world to develop a global program focused

on collaborative innovation, we can help create the next generation of

leaders focused on solving the world’s greatest challenges. Because both

Microsoft Research and the University of Washington have strong existing

ties to Tsinghua researchers, we saw them as a natural fit and asked them

to join us as a founding partner and they accepted.

2015: The official formation of GIX was announced and agreements

signed by Microsoft President Brad Smith, University of Washington

President Ana Mari Cauce, and Tsinghua University President Qiu Yong.

That was followed by an agreement to begin a dual degree program,

signed by UW President Cauce and Tsinghua University Chairperson

Chen Xu. Students who complete the 21-month dual degree program will

spend six months in Beijing and 15 months in Bellevue, and receive a

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Master of Science in Technology Innovation from the University of

Washington and a Master of Science in Engineering in Information

Technology from Tsinghua University. Students may also choose to

pursue just the 15-month MSTI degree, which will be housed at GIX in

Bellevue. Following the degree formation, Chinese President Xi Jinping

subsequently visited the UW and presented a gift of a commemorative

dawn redwood tree to GIX. Chinese Consul General Luo Linquan will

formally dedicate the tree at today’s opening celebration.

2016: The UW Board of Regents approved the new MSTI degree

curriculum and GIX broke ground on the new facility in Bellevue’s Spring

District. The first dual degree cohort begin their studies in Beijing, and

Tsinghua University hosted the first GIX Innovation Competition in

Beijing.

2017: September 2017 marks the opening of the new building, which

includes one of the largest and most comprehensively equipped

makerspaces in the Pacific Northwest, and welcomes the dual degree

students as well as the first cohort of MSTI students. The cohort includes

students from 11 countries; 50 percent are from China and the US.

Courses will be taught by Tsinghua faculty from various departments, and

UW faculty from five departments: Computer Science, Electrical

Engineering, Human Centered Design & Engineering, Law and Business.

When at capacity, the 100,000 square foot facility will host up to 500

students. Every floor has a different purpose: The first floor is academic

space. The second floor is labs and makerspaces (for example there’s an

entire room devoted to a very large laser printer for making prototypes).

The third floor may be used for incubating start-ups that emerge from the

program, and for industry partners to work directly with students on their

projects. There is also a dedicated Tsinghua Presidential Suite for visiting

faculty and administrators. At the opening we expect to announce six or

more industry partners and a handful of new members of the GIX

academic network.

Looking ahead

This new model of education is a bold and future-oriented move that will position

Seattle and the greater region as one of the premier innovation capitals of the US

and the world. The result will be an influx of talent regionally, expansion and

relocation of innovation businesses to the region, and the “digital transformation”

of legacy companies. GIX will collaborate with companies and universities across

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the globe, and will be considered part of the Cascadia Innovation Corridor, a

broader effort led by Microsoft to create an innovation community and

infrastructure linking Seattle and Vancouver. As GIX grows, we expect to launch

new masters’ degree programs every two-three years. At scale, we expect to have

four concurrent degrees with approximately 150 students per degree program. We

will also have a similar number of executive learners participating in professional

development training programs.

Recent press coverage

Seattle Times, “Not your typical tech school: Bellevue program will emphasize

team approach, global flavor”

http://www.seattletimes.com/education-lab/new-uw-tsinghua-university-

partnership-will-open-in-bellevue-this-fall/

425 Business Magazine, “Bellevue’s GIX Factor”

http://425business.com/bellevues-gix-factor/

Attachments

1. GIX Presentation at Regents Meeting 9.14.17

2. GIX Master of Science in Technology Innovation

3. GIX Philanthropic Case Preview: Fall 2017

4. GIX Ways to Engage

5. Presenter’s Biographical Information: Vikram Jandhyala

GIX: Developing Leaders for the Innovation Economy

Presented to:

UW Board of RegentsSeptember 14, 2017

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VIKRAM JANDHYALAUW Vice President for Innovation Strategy;

Executive Director, CoMotion; Co-Executive Director, Global Innovation Exchange

UW CoMotion Global Innovation Exchange

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THE FUTURE STATE OF INNOVATION IS HEAVILY INFLUENCED BY SIX FACTORS

CapitalEducation imperative

Climate change Globalization Technology velocity

Disruption and inclusion

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INNOVATION COMES IN DIFFERENT TYPES

Breakthrough New Market

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IMPORTANCE OF A GLOBAL STRATEGY

“Startups without a China Strategy won’t get past go.”

-Forbes Magazine

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GIX is creating a new innovation and impact model

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GIX Student Video

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GIX HAS AN AMBITIOUS MISSION

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GIX HAS STRONG GLOBAL INDUSTRY PARTNERS

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GIX HAS STRONG GLOBAL ACADEMIC PARTNERS

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GIX BREAKS TRADITIONAL BARRIERS TO INNOVATION

GIX

INDUSTRY/

CONSORTIUMMENTORS/

ENTREPRENEURS

UNIVERSITY

PARTNERS/

FACULTY

STUDENTS/

EXECUTIVES

Overtime, GIX

innovations may

result in new

emerging

technologies –

influencing new

markets & industries

We expect GIX team

projects to result in

the early stages of a

start up, as in the

creation of products

& prototypes.

Companies and

organizations

working with GIX

teams may choose to

hire the whole team

upon graduation..

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GIX CREATES AGILE CHANGE AGENTS

GIX

STARTUPS,

PRODUCTS,

PROTOTYPES

ACQUI-

HIRES

IN-HOUSE

INNOVATION

TEAMS

NEW

MARKETS &

INDUSTRIES

Overtime, GIX

innovations may

result in new

emerging

technologies –

influencing new

markets & industries

We expect GIX team

projects to result in

the early stages of a

start up, as in the

creation of products

& prototypes.

Companies and

organizations

working with GIX

teams may choose to

hire the whole team

upon graduation..

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GIX PROGRAM STYLE

Curricular Innovation

Design ThinkingJust-In-Time Learning

InterdisciplinaryTeam Work

Entrepreneurial Thinking

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MASTER OF SCIENCE IN TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION

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PREPARE. PRACTICE. LAUNCH.

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GIX LEVERAGES THE #1 MOST INNOVATIVE PUBLIC UNIVERSITY IN THE WORLD * Paul Allen School of

Computer Science and Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Human Centered Design and Engineering

School of Law

Foster School of Business

CoMotion

And more to come!

*Source: The Reuters 100: The World's Most Innovative Universities

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GIX IS THE CATALYST FOR GLOBAL INNOVATION

Digital transformation

Innovators without boundaries

Leaders for the innovation economy

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MASTER OF SCIENCE IN TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION

Design. Build. Launch.

From smart homes to smart health, connected devices are transforming our daily lives and powering innovation across the globe. Learn how to design, build and launch the connected solutions of the future.

LEARN TO INNOVATEThrough intensive courses in design thinking, technology development and entrepreneurship, the Master of Science in Technology Innovation (MSTI) teaches the skills needed to take an innovation from concept to development and on to launch.

BECOME PART OF THE INNOVATION ECOSYSTEMJoin a community of innovators. Work alongside outstanding UW faculty who are pioneering connected device solutions and be mentored by technologists and startup entrepreneurs from Seattle’s thriving tech scene.

Global Innovation Exchange gix.uw.edu/msti 206-685-7148 msti@uw.edu

APPLICATION DEADLINE

January 31, 2017

PROGRAM START

Autumn 2017

INFORMATION MEETINGS

October 19 November 2 (webinar) December 13

LOCATION

Global Innovation Exchange Facility

Bellevue, Washington

FORMAT

Full time, days

Project-based, working in teams

DURATION

15 months/5 quarters (60 credits)

DUAL DEGREE OPTION

Extended 21-month program includes study at Tsinghua University in China

PROGRAM QUICK FACTS

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“Innovation often requires you to experience successes and failures firsthand. The MSTI program lets students do that in the safety of the University. This is their playground.”

Global Innovation Exchange gix.uw.edu/msti 206-685-7148 msti@uw.edu

PREPARE TO LEAD NEW VENTURESMSTI graduates will have acquired the technical expertise, design thinking skills and business confidence to launch their own startup, join a new venture team at a leading company or nonprofit, or advance their academic pursuits.

ABOUT GIX The Global Innovation Exchange (GIX) is a global partnership between major universities and innovative corporations to develop thought leaders in innovation. The first academic partners are the University of Washington and Tsinghua University in China. Through the GIX project-based learning model, MSTI students will collaborate on solutions to a range of global challenges and business needs.

STUDY IN CHINA: DUAL DEGREE OPTION Expand your global perspective with a 21-month dual degree program that includes six months of study in China. The dual degree combines the UW MSTI program with the Master of Engineering in Data Science and Information Technology program at Tsinghua University in Beijing. Instruction is in English at both locations.

WHO SHOULD APPLYThe UW Master of Science in Technology Innovation is designed for recent graduates and early career professionals. All applicants must have a bachelor’s degree and computer programming proficiency. We’re seeking a diverse cohort with a clear capacity for innovative thinking, creative problem-solving and collaboration.

For more program details or to register for an upcoming information meeting, visit us online at gix.uw.edu/msti.

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OFFERED BY

GIX PARTNERS

The state-of-the-art GIX facility, located in Bellevue’s Spring District, features computing and design labs, a prototyping facility and collaboration spaces.

— Shwetak Patel Washington Research Foundation Entrepreneurship Endowed Professor, Computer Science & Engineering and Electrical Engineering Chief Technology Officer, GIX

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DRAFT

Developing leaders in innovation to solve the world’s greatest challenges

Philanthropic Case PreviewFall 2017

Meet Carrie Grey

Incoming student Carrie Grey has been a web developer, designer, curriculum planner, and usability tester in a variety of Seattle area organizations. In these roles she has created digital experiences for the Gates Foundation, Rick Steves Travel, Stryker, and more. She was voted Teacher of the Year for her work at the Art Institute of Seattle. She joins GIX with the goal of creating new products that leverage emerging technologies and environmental experiences.

The GIX Value PropositionThe Global Innovation Exchange (GIX) is a new model that is changing the game in innovation education and practice. It is a bold and future-oriented move that will position Seattle/Puget Sound as THE innovation capital of the U.S. and the world.

GIX is a global partnership between major research universities and innovative corporations to develop leaders in innovation. The first two academic partners are University of Washington and Tsinghua University, with foundational support from Microsoft.

Our goal is to have the city of Seattle be top of mind for innovators, entrepreneurs and dreamers looking for a place to bring their drive, creativity and desire to make an impact on the world.

The result will be an influx of talent, expansion and re-location of innovation businesses to this region, and the “digital transformation” of legacy companies from bricks-and- mortar platforms to virtual ones.

Here’s how we will accomplish this:

• Recruiting a mixture of students and an extensive network of entrepreneurs from the U.S., China and around the world. This melting pot of ideas will attract the best and brightest innovators from our region as well as globally.

• Attracting students who are “gritty,” who are doers, future thinkers, and who want to make the world a better place with their innovations.

• Drawing in students who have innovations they are looking to refine and bring to market or to develop within one of our region’s existing companies.

We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking that we used when we

created them.

Albert Einstein

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DRAFTGlobal Innovation Exchange VisionDiscussions between Microsoft and UW led to the vision that took form as the Global Innovation Exchange (GIX), starting with a master’s degree program developed by the University of Washington and Tsinghua University, the leading technology and innovation university in China.

GIX is designed to attract innovators to our region with a cross-cultural platform and access to leaders in the innovation field, which is responsive to the needs of the global tech/innovation marketplace. The first cohort of students enrolled at Tsinghua in the fall of 2016. Beginning in the fall of 2017, students will enroll in classes at a new, custom-built facility located in the Spring District of Bellevue, Washington.

“When we think of innovation, we think of things like technology, computing power and the like. While these things are important, 21st century innovation that truly meets human needs requires skills such as teamwork, creativity, and cultural awareness,” says Vikram Jandhyala, Vice President

for Innovation Strategy at the University of Washington, and one of the key architects of the GIX program. “We envision GIX as a place where all of this can be brought together to foster the kind of innovation and progress that will both grow the innovation economy in the Puget Sound while truly benefiting humankind.”

Microsoft has been a key partner in the launch of this program, making an initial investment of $40 million. Other industries have expressed interest in joining GIX, and additional agreements are being developed. GIX is also adding new academic partners from North America, Europe and Asia.

The UW is now reaching out to its supporters to share the GIX story and determine the program’s philanthropic potential through the support of faculty positions, enabling technologies, student talent recruitment, and investments for pre-seed funding.

Creating the next great innovation economyWhat does Seattle and the greater Puget Sound region need to become the world’s next great innovation economy? An economy that leverages the region’s already strong innovation legacy to become THE destination for entrepreneurs to grow their ideas, spawning small- to medium-sized businesses with the kind of jobs that will inform the future of society?

The leaders of our region’s tech and innovation sector led by Microsoft and the University of Washington began taking a serious look at this question in 2013. They reached the following conclusions:

• Seattle is in competition with other regions looking to grow their innovation economies: Silicon Valley, Washington, DC, New York, Austin, the North Carolina Research Triangle, and Boston, to name just a few of the more robust tech sectors in the US.

• All great innovation ecosystems have top research universities they work with closely in their regions as idea incubators, workforce generators and conveners.

• To create an innovation economy here, we need to become a magnet for leaders from around the world. Innovators do not think in terms of borders; they think in terms of possibilities.

• If UW could partner with leading universities, corporations and nonprofits from around the world to develop a global program focused on collaborative innovation, it would help create the kind of infrastructure needed to develop the next generation of leaders in the innovation economy.

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GIX Focus The initial focus of GIX will be on Connected Devices for sustainability, health and social equity. Future phases will include:

• Healthcare innovation (mobile health, social determinants of health)

• Clean energy (renewables, smart buildings)

• Sustainable cities (environmental, economic and social equity)

Inaugural GIX Innovation Competition WinnersExamples of the types of projects students will be working on can be seen in the winners of the recent GIX Innovation Competition last fall. GIX created the annual competition to spur solutions to global challenges. This year’s theme was “Connected Devices, Innovation and Change.” The top three winners invented solutions in molecular science, healthcare, and virtual reality.

KOMRA – developed a portable multi-physical analyzer, a molecular sensor that gives a unique fingerprint for any material that is scanned (i.e. calories or allergens inside food, characteristics of soil, quality of fabrics and other materials, etc.), by Abed Bukhari and Leen Abu Bakr, BlindSense Ltd and An-Najah National University, Palestine.

The Next Generation -created a mobile air filtration system for air pollution which provides adjustable assisted inhalation. “AirEx” is a self-contained breathing apparatus which is an effective solution for breathing pure air without wearing a mask, by Nicholas Becker, WANG Zetai, YANG Yu, WANG Ruolin, Tsinghua University and University of Washington.

PCG-1 – invented MagicGlove, an easy-to-use and low-cost hand-tracking device which will serve as a wearable user input device for 3D manipulation in virtual reality, by YAN Yukang, YANG Zhican, GU Yizheng, Tsinghua University.

GIX OutcomesEmphasis on the interplay between design thinking, technology development, and entrepreneurship prepares students to contribute solutions to a range of global challenges and business needs drawing heavily on mentors and entrepreneurs for project-based, experiential learning.

Graduates will have the technical and design thinking skills and business confidence to launch their own startup, join a new venture team at a leading company or nonprofit, or advance their academic pursuits. Outcomes of GIX will include acqui-hires (combined technology and talent acquisitions), in-house innovation teams, new markets and industries as well as new startups, products and prototypes.

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DRAFTBut we can’t do it alone….This kind of approach to education is expensive. UW and academic partners are providing space and the core faculty resources. But this kind of educational platform and economic driver needs a boost from our corporate and philanthropic partners to thrive. GIX is seeking the following over the next ten years:

GIX needs investment capital to help it evolve to a place that no one can fully imagine today. Just like no one can fully imagine what the next great breakthrough in health, science or technology will be in the next six months or six years.

Your return on investment will be helping to create a truly revolutionary educational environment – the only one of its kind in the world, where a new kind of cross-cultural collaboration will attract the best minds and the best innovations from around the world to be launched right here in the Puget Sound region.

Your input required GIX has contracted with Campbell and Company to help it assess the potential for philanthropic support for GIX. Your thoughts are essential to helping us plan the next steps for GIX.

Should you have any questions, please contact: Kerry Godes, Assistant Vice President for Advancement at kgodes@uw.edu.

Faculty Positions: By enabling GIX to recruit part-time “expert” faculty: top thinkers and entrepreneurs around the world to share their expertise for a week, month, semester, etc. with our students. ($50 M)

The GIX Building A state-of-the-art new facility in the Spring District of Bellevue, Washington, will support GIX’s world-class students and faculty. The building is located in a new urban development east of Seattle built around planned light rail. Just 10 miles from the UW campus, the location offers proximity to multiple technology corridors and is part of a 36-acre mixed-use development.

At the heart of the three-story building is the makerspace which facilitates the making of prototypes and new products. The building was specifically designed around the GIX program and features design studios, an incubation space, electronics prototyping labs, and spaces for collaboration and presentations.

Enabling Technologies: By providing program leaders with “seed capital” to take advantage of technology, equipment and intelligence that does not exist today. Distribution of these funds will be overseen by an Advisory Committee. ($25M)

Student Talent Recruitment: By providing financial support (scholarships) to attract the best and brightest US students to come study in this exciting, dynamic and international ecosystem. ($15M)

Investments for Pre-Seed Funding: Support to help kick-start promising student projects into potential startups. ($10M)

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The Global Innovation Exchange (GIX) is a global partnership between major research universities and

innovative corporations, pioneering new forms of teaching and learning to develop leaders in innovation.

The first academic partners are Tsinghua University and the University of Washington, with initial partner

support from Microsoft.

GIX extends far beyond the walls of its Seattle-area facilities, attracting participants and encouraging collaboration

unlimited by geography or discipline. Through project-based learning, students, researchers and industry

professionals create solutions to pressing global challenges such as health, sustainability and social innovation.

INNOVATION LEADERS

GIX develops leaders, stimulates innovation in the workforce, and helps solve technological and design challenges.

Graduates will have the technical and design thinking skills and business confidence to launch their own startup,

join a new venture team at a leading company or non-profit, or advance their academic pursuits. Industry and non-

profit partners help identify global challenges and provide mentoring and support to a global student cohort,

driving solutions from idea to impact.

TIMELINE AND LOCATION

GIX opened in fall 2016 with a 21-month dual degree that combines a Master of Engineering in Data Science and

Information Technology from Tsinghua University with a Master of Science in Technology Innovation (MSTI) from

the UW. A 15-month MSTI degree launches in September 2017 in the new Spring District located in Bellevue, WA.

We expect the first cohort to be comprised of 40 students. New degree options, programs, and fields of study will

be added.

HOW GIX IS DIFFERENT

GIX’s interdisciplinary curriculum and project-based coursework train students to take an innovation from concept

to development and on to launch. Emphasis on the interplay between design thinking, technology development,

and entrepreneurship prepares students to contribute solutions to a range of global challenges and business

needs. Design thinking courses will teach students how to define a clear user need and take a user-centered

approach to the design process. Technology courses cover topics such as managing data, signal processing, and

hardware prototyping. Entrepreneurship courses focus on start-up basics, team building, marketing, and intellectual

property law.

PARTNERS

In addition to the foundational academic partners (UW & Tsinghua), GIX is creating a network of academic partners

for GIX. Conversations are underway with 8 to 10 top research universities that may participate by promoting the

MSTI program to students and other constituent; offer a project to GIX learners in connection with an industry

partner; place a representative on a multi-disciplinary project team to work hand-in-hand with GIX faculty and

learners; and send faculty for short visits to share in the GIX program and learning model and be introduced to UW

research and Seattle’s innovation ecosystem.

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HOW TO GET INVOLVED WITH GIX

CEO Speaker Series: CEO’s are encourage to present to GIX students throughout the curriculum about applying

multi-disciplinary solutions to societal challenges. This is an opportunity to engage with cross-cultural, cross-

institutional masters level students.

Join the GIX Consortium: Consortium members enjoy a special connection with GIX that fosters long-term

relationships, leading to technical exchange, co-invention, collaboration and interaction with faculty and students.

The GIX Consortium offers three options, with the third option offering the most opportunity and richest set of

benefits and experiences. Associate Members ($50K) receive access to students, ideas and projects, as well as

electronic newsletters, invitations to GIX events, and company recognition on printed collateral and the GIX website.

Partner Members ($100K) receive all Associate Member benefits, plus the opportunity to define a student project

and non-exclusive, royalty-free rights to the deliverable created by the project team. Exclusive Partner Members

($150K) receive all Partner Member benefits, as well as exclusive licensing rights to project deliverables.

Leverage Internships at Your Place of Work: Working side-by-side with industry leaders on a project, GIX

students can be placed in paid internship programs directly in the company during their last six months of the

program.

Be a Mentor: GIX will seek select mentors to advise students. These advisors are business specialists and

technology experts with experience in global markets.

Participate in Executive Education: GIX offers customized learning opportunities for industry and NGO

executives. Two-week courses focused on innovation development will enable employees to lead their respective

teams from concept to development and on to launch.

Support GIX: Through the support of the UW and lead partners such as Microsoft, the early infrastructure of GIX is

in place. As with any startup, however, GIX seeks seed funding to ensure the continued growth and innovation of its

own programs. Students are at the center of GIX. Financial support to recruit students with the right kind of skills

and attributes, regardless of their ability to fund their tuition, is essential to the program’s success. Support raised

will be used to recruit student cohorts, to attract the best faculty from around the world to serve in both short- and

long-term capacities, and to provide the equipment and resources necessary for an evolving technological program.

Be an Advocate: GIX is not just a new program; it is a new educational model that combines interdisciplinary study,

experiential learning, design thinking and technology development, and engages this practice in a global

environment. We are bridging traditional boundaries and as a result, we believe GIX will elevate the region’s global

presence, while also contributing to its diverse economy.

TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE GLOBAL INNOVATION EXCHANGE, PLEASE CONTACT:

Lara Littlefield

Associate Vice President for Innovation Strategy, University of Washington

laralitt@uw.edu | +1 (206) 685-6964

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Presenter’s Biographical Information

Vikram Jandhyala

UW Vice President for Innovation Strategy

Co-Executive Director, GIX

Executive Director, CoMotion

Vikram Jandhyala is Vice President for

Innovation Strategy at the University of

Washington, Executive Director of CoMotion,

UW's collaborative innovation hub, and co-

Executive Director of the Global Innovation

Exchange (GIX). He is a Professor and former

Chair in the Department of Electrical Engineering,

an Adjunct Professor in the Information School

and serves on the advisory boards of The

Technology Alliance, Washington State China

Relations Council, UW Foster Business School's

Buerk Center for Entrepreneurship and Partners

for Our Children. Vikram received his PhD

degree in electrical engineering from the

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in

1998. He founded, along with his students,

Nimbic (acquired by Mentor Graphics) and was an early employee at Ansoft (acquired by

Ansys).

His current interests are in innovation, entrepreneurial and design thinking, social and

organizational networks, and computational and data science.

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